The Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) (S.2901, H.R.5646), in relation to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, was passed into law on December 23, 2024. The Stop Campus Hazing Act is an important step towards eradicating and ending hazing on university/college campuses to ensure safety and well-being of all students. This legislation is supported by campus safety experts, fraternity and sorority groups, and parents of hazing victims; it is a bipartisan, evidence-informed legislation.
In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Texas State defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in or maintaining membership in an organization.
The Texas Legislature enacted an anti-hazing law in 1987. The state law provides penal sanctions in the event of a conviction of hazing. According to this law, individuals or organizations engaging in hazing could be subject to fines and charged with a criminal offense.
TXST Hazing Investigation Protocol
3 WAYS TO REPORT AN ACT OF HAZING
Complete the “Hazing Reporting Form”
Contact: Dean of Students Office
LBJ Student Center, Suite 504
Phone: 512.245.2124
Email: DOSOffice@txstate.edu
Contact: Fraternity and Sorority Life Office
LBJ Student Center, Suite 410
Phone: 512.245.5646
Email: fslife@txstate.edu
A date next to an organization's name reflects when the entry is eligible for removal from this report per Texas Education Code section 51.936.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
October 31, 2022
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
October 31, 2022
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
October 17, 2022
Date of Report to Institution
October 17, 2022
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
October 16, 2022
General Description of Hazing Incident
Potential new members were asked to be blindfolded and wrapped with plastic wrap (2-4 times) binding their arms to their bodies. Individuals had to use keys and/or body to “saw” themselves out of the plastic wrap.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct 02.02
H: endangering the physical or mental health or safety of any person or intentionally or recklessly causing injury to any person.
K: engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts; see Student Handbook Hazing Policy).
University or Court Findings
Hazing of new members.
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Per discussion and agreement signed [by chapter leadership] on October 31, 2022, the chapter of Alpha Psi Omega is placed on probation beginning October 31, 2022 until the last class day of fall 2023, Friday, December 8, 2023. The organization may be removed from this list December 8, 2026.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
January 29, 2024
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
January 29, 2024
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
November 10, 2023
Date of Report to Institution
October 31, 2023
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2023
General Description of Hazing Incident
The organization engaged in a pattern of hazing behavior and imposed conditions of membership that violated the University’s Prohibition of Discrimination Policy during the new member process.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct section 02.02 K - engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts)
University Policy and Procedures Statement (UPPS) 04.04.46 Prohibition of Discrimination policy
University or Court Findings
New members were subjected to physical activity and discriminatory practices during the new member process.
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Beta Upsilon Chi is placed on disciplinary probation beginning January 29, 2024, and through the last class day of Spring 2026.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
December 4, 2024
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction:
December 4, 2024
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated:
October 1, 2024
Date of Report to Institution:
September 24, 2024
General Description of Hazing Incident:
Organization engaged in a pattern of hazing behavior. The hazing behavior included physical acts performed in commitment to the organization communicated as a requirement for new member involvement.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges:
Code of Student Conduct section 02.02 K - engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts)
University or Court Findings:
New members were subjected to physical acts in commitment to the organization communicated as a requirement for new member involvement.
University Sanctions or Court Fines:
The organization, already on probation through the Spring Semester of 2026, will be required to comply with the following additional sanctions in order to be deemed as in good-standing at the completion of their probation:
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
January 9, 2024
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction:
January 9, 2024
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated:
October 20, 2023
Date of Report to Institution:
October 20, 2023
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation:
On or around October 1, 2023
General Description of Hazing Incident:
New members were hazed during the new member process. Hazing included physical activities, use of alcohol or drugs, acts of servitude, and theft of other organization's property.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct section 2.02 K - engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts; see Student Handbook Hazing Policy).
Code of Student Conduct section 2.02 Q - stealing, destroying, damaging or misusing the property of the university or that of another person.
Student Success Policy and Procedure Statement (SS/PPS) 07.10 Fraternity and Sorority Social Host Policies (now, Fraternity and Sorority Social Host & Risk Management Policy).
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
Involvement of drugs or alcohol confirmed through report and/or investigation.
University or Court Findings:
Participants in the new member process were subjected to physical exercises, calisthenics, etc., during “lineups” and to “pledge roles" that did not apply to the entirety of the members. Participants were also subjected to the consumption of food items during a ”sandwich night" and on the same or a different night made to believe they were consuming a live goldfish when they were blindfolded and given a (canned) sardine to consume. Some activities incorporated the use of alcohol and marijuana. New members were required to use designated “pledge attire” and participate in acts of servitude (e.g., providing transportation at almost any time of day or night, meals, and other “favors”) for the benefit or convenience of active members. New members were encouraged to engage in the theft of flags from other organizations.
University Sanctions or Court Fines:
Deferred Suspension through 12-15-25. Failure to adhere to accepted sanctions and the Delta Sigma Phi Accountability Plan or a subsequent violation is likely to result in suspension.
Any member with a role in the New Member Education process and 90% of all members must complete Delta Sigma Phi's Courage and Culture workshop from spring 2024 through fall 2025.
The organization must submit its New Member Education plan, approved by and via the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office, to the Student Conduct and Community Standards every semester at least 2 weeks prior to the start of recruitment through fall 2025.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
February 24, 2025
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction:
Febryary 20, 2025
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated:
November 20th, 2024
Date of Report to Institution:
November 19th, 2024
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation:
November 18th, 2024
General Description of Hazing Incident:
New members were required to perform calisthenic exercises as a condition of membership in the organization. During a specific event, new members were also directed to complete an obstacle course while being sprayed with water guns.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges:
COSC 2.02K - Hazing: engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
University or Court Findings:
Organization found responsible via the university student conduct process as a result of investigation confirming that new members were subjected to mandatory physical exercises and calisthenics as part of the initiation process. Specifically, they were required to complete running drills and navigate obstacle courses. During a designated “hell week,” new members endured an intensified schedule of physical activity. While completing these activities, members of the organization were also found to have sprayed new members with water guns as they navigated the obstacle course.
University Sanctions or Court Fines:
Organization Probation through May 31st, 2027. During the probationary period the following restrictions were put in place: Restricted from initiating a new member class until August 1st, 2025. The following requirements must be completed by the organization during the probationary period:
1) Mu Sigma Nu must submit a roster of active members by March 10th, 2025.
2) Mu Sigma Nu must secure a new faculty or staff advisor by May 1st, 2025. Upon identifying who will serve as this advisor, a meeting will need to be scheduled between Mu Sigma Nu organizational leadership, the advisor, and Texas State Dean of Students Office Staff.
3) 100% of members must complete Anti Hazing training by the last day of spring 2025 semester. Mu Sigma Nu will be responsible for identification, organization and prior approval from DOS offices. Presentation material, name of presenter, and signed roster of attendees by presenter must be submitted to dosoffice@txstate.edu within one
week of completion.
4) A written plan for new member recruitment must be submitted to the DOS office no later than 7 class days after the fall semester begins addressing a new member recruitment plan. Specially, the new member recruitment plan must identify specific strategies for anti-hazing activities during the recruitment process. This plan will need to be updated and resubmitted prior to each semester in which the organization plans to recruit and onboard new members during the probationary period.
5) The completion of an organizational development reflection project led by Mu Sigma Nu leadership - supervised by the assigned hearing officer.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
July 1, 2025
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
July 1, 2025
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
June 13, 2025
Date of Report to Institution
May 1, 2025
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2024
General Description of Hazing Incident
Potential new members required to wear a unicorn backpack, carry a stuffed animal, be able to share a joke and provide an accurate weather forecast when an initiated member prompted them.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct Section 2.02 K (engaging in or submitting to hazing).
University or Court Findings
New members carried specified items and required to tell a joke and/or report the weather forecast on-demand by initiated members as part of the new member process.
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Organization placed on disciplinary probation through July 1, 2026. Every member of the organization required to participate in anti-hazing and bystander trainings by September 30, 2025. Chapter required to submit a New Member Education plan for approval by Kappa Alpha Order headquarters, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Dean of Students at the start of the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
May 2nd, 2025
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction:
May 2nd, 2025
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated:
March 13th, 2025
Date of Report to Institution:
March 13th, 2025
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation:
Spring 2025 Semester - Specific Date Unknown
General Description of Hazing Incident:
Members of the organization participated in negligent and intentional actions which interfered with a larger hazing investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct section 2.02 K Hazing - engaging in or submitting to hazing (including hazing associated with an initiation by an organization using dangerous, harmful or degrading acts).
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
University or Court Findings:
The organization was found responsible via the university student conduct process after an investigation determined that its members engaged in prohibited internal and external information sharing. This conduct was intentional and reckless, and it interfered with the integrity of a broader hazing investigation. Based on the preponderance of the evidence, the organization was found to have participated in hazing.
University Sanctions or Court Fines:
Organization Probation through May 31st, 2026. During the probationary period the organization is restricted from:
1) The Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is prohibited from participating in a new member intake process during the probationary period.
2) The Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is prohibited from hosting and/or promoting interest and/or informational meetings during the probationary period.
3) The Lambda Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be required to complete the Spring 2025 new member initiation process by June 27th, 2025.
4) Prospective members formally initiated by June 27th, 2025 will be prohibited from participating in any public new member presentation. Spring 2025 initiates may be introduced no later than June 27th, 2025 via social media, pending NPHC advisor approval of all content.
The following requirements must be completed by the organization during the probationary period:
1) 100% of active members must attend and participate in an anti-hazing program facilitated by the NPHC advisor and approved by Dean of Students - Student Conduct and Community Standards no later than September 30th, 2025.
2) 100% of active members must attend and participate in a “Becoming an Upstander: Addressing Alcohol, Drugs, and Sexual Violence on Campus” presentation training with University Health Services - Health Promotion Services Peer Educator Program no later than September 30th, 2025.
3) The president of the Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. must attend bi-weekly meetings with the NPHC advisor throughout the duration of the probationary period.
4) The executive board of the Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. must attend monthly meetings with the NPHC advisor throughout the duration of the probationary period.
5) All current executive board members are required to step down from their positions immediately, and no later than June 27th, 2025. The selection of a new executive board will be conducted in a manner deemed most appropriate by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. national leadership or their designee.
6) The Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is required to complete a total of 300 hours of community service, to be fulfilled through volunteer activities approved by Dean of Students - Student Conduct and Community Standards. All active members are expected to participate, with each contributing toward the collective service requirement. This community service requirement must be completed prior to the end date of the probationary period.
7) The Lambda Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. must immediately discontinue all use of, oraffiliation with, any entity or branding associated with 'Hayz Kounty Nupes.' All chapter communications and platforms must accurately reflect the official name and mission of the organization. The removal of any association with "Hayz County Nupes" must be complete no later than May 12th, 2025.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
May 14, 2026
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction
May 14, 2026
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated
April 15, 2026
Date of Report to Institution
April 15, 2026
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
General Description of Hazing Incident
During the fall and spring-semester intake periods, potential new members were asked to perform calisthenics, eat regurgitated food and plates of wasabi, and crawl on hands and knees on top of a rice-covered floor.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges
Code of Student Conduct Section 2.02 B (violating any published university policy); Code of Student Conduct Section 2.02 D (furnishing false information to the university or giving false testimony or evidence at a disciplinary or other administrative proceeding); Code of Student Conduct Section 2.02 K (engaging in or submitting to hazing).
University or Court Findings
New members subjected to hazing and chapter leadership intentionally misled Texas State University administrators.
University Sanctions or Court Fines
Organization suspended from Texas State University beginning May 13, 2026. It will not be eligible to seek a return to the university until May 1, 2030.
Date of Outcome Notice to Organization
November 28, 2023
Date of Conduct Process Resolution or Court Conviction:
November 28, 2023
Date Conduct Investigation Initiated:
October 30, 2023
Date of Report to Institution:
October 18, 2023
Date of Hazing Incident or Citation:
Fall of 2023
General Description of Hazing Incident:
New members were asked to perform acts of servitude, such as giving rides on and off Texas State University and purchasing food for senior members. They were also required to make videos for their community with varying levels of appropriateness.
Involvement of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
No involvement of drugs or alcohol reported and/or discovered through investigation.
Rules Violation or Criminal Charges:
Code of Conduct section 2.02 K - Engaging in or submitting to hazing
Student Success Policy and Procedure Statement (SS/PPS) 07.10 Fraternity and Sorority Social Host Policies (now, Fraternity and Sorority Social Host & Risk Management Policy).
University or Court Findings:
Hazing through servitude and a new member education process detrimental to the health and safety of new members.
University Sanctions or Court Fines:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is placed on probation beginning November 28, 2023, and through the last class day of Spring 2025.
More to come: Keynote speaker
Monday, September 21, 2026
7:00 PM
San Marcos Campus: LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom
More to come: Tabling (stickers and buttons)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
San Marcos Campus: The Quad
Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
12:00 PM
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Volleyball Game
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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